Hastings United Football Club has announced some interesting plans for next season.

The Ryman League Premier Division outfit will be opening a development centre to include teams for the u15, u16 and u18 age groups then a senior development and reserve side.

A club statement said: “This is a great opportunity for local talent to grow and develop with an eye on being involved some day within the first team set-up.”

To be able to deliver the plan, the club is looking to fill the following footballing roles: reserve team manager, senior development team manager and head of coaching.

United would also like to invite members of the local community who would be interested in getting involved within the management committee.

Although the structure has been formally approved, all roles are currently vacant. The positions needing to be filled are: chairman, secretary, treasurer, matchday officer, fundraising officer and general committee members.